Success Stories - Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

Success Stories

Pennywise – Never Pound Foolish!

Pennywise has had a full life’s journey up to this point. He started out as a feral cat in Colorado and was subsequently domesticated. After making his way to Virginia, Pennywise’s owners had to surrender him to the Shelter due to financial reasons. Unfortunately, Pennywise...

Whizbang Wako!

Wako was one of three pets who had to be surrendered to the Shelter due to a family member’s severe allergic reaction. After some much-needed dental work (covered by our generous Friends donors) and a little positive behavioral adjustment,...

The Divine Ms. Duckie

Duckie (Ducksworth – just Duckie now) was dropped at the Shelter after being found “loitering” around an Annandale shopping center. Despite her 12 years (and some serious dental disease requiring full extractions, which Friends helped to mitigate), Duckie began to show her adventurous...

Passionate Pablo

Pablo (nee Mr. Peppy) was surrendered to the Shelter due to an untenable living situation. Other than having a “bad hair day” (i.e., lots of matting) and needing some dental work (covered by Friends), Pablo – a mere 11 years old! – was...

A Nod to Nudge

Nudge was found as a stray but in general good health during the summer of 2025. At the noble age of nine, Nudge never expressed any stress or aggression at his change of fortune and was quite the...

Waggish Willow

Willow was found by Animal Protection Police wandering around an apartment complex in Springfield. She was diagnosed with an aural hematoma that required her ear flap to be amputated, which was made possible thanks to our generous Friends...

Winning Winston

Winston (formerly Loki) was surrendered to the Shelter when his previous owner could no longer afford the care needed when he reinjured his leg. Luckily Friends was able to step in and cover the costs for what was now required – a leg amputation. After successfully recuperating in foster, Winston was ready for his Adoption Audition. Lucky for...

Regal Rex

Rex was surrendered to the Shelter after being thrust into a multiple-dog living situation which was not ideal for him. Although a senior, Rex was in overall good health and was soon ready for his...

Twinkling Toby

Toby came into the Shelter after his family relocated to a “no pets” residence. Although a stately nine years old, he luckily only needed some dental work — compliments of Friends. Toby was adopted from the Lorton campus and is...